Goldie May Montgomery

Goldie May Montgomery, 97, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, November 18, 2024, at Ashford Place Health Campus in Shelbyville.

She was born June 30, 1927, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Pete and Lydia (Messmore) Schonfeld. In 1947, Goldie married Gordon 'Dude' Montgomery, and he preceded her in death on September 27, 1990.

Goldie is survived by her son, Greg Montgomery and wife, Judy, of Greensburg; grandchildren, Ty Montgomery and wife, Tiffany, Grant Montgomery and wife, Teresa, Brooke Robertson and husband, Brian, Stephanie Wehrman and husband, Ryan, Natalie Pumphrey and husband, Robert, and Ross Montgomery and wife, Michelle; great-grandchildren, Charlie Pumphrey, Mollie Pumphrey, Annie Pumphrey, Alex Wehrman, Elaina Wehrman, Trevor Robertson, Blake Montgomery(Madeline), Damon Montgomery, Violet Montgomery, Nathan Montgomery, Andrew Montgomery and Zach Montgomery; daughters-in-law, Judy Douglas of Shelbyville and Carol Miller of Kokomo; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to Gordon, Goldie was preceded in death by her parents; son, Victor J. Montgomery; brothers, John Schonfeld and Paul Schonfeld; and sisters, Edna Richey, Mary Graham, Nina Claytor and Opal Morgan.

Goldie graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1945.

She was a member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church and Daughters of Isabella.

Goldie formerly owned and operated Goldie’s Uniforms for 15 years.

She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.

Goldie loved her family and enjoyed spending time creating lasting memories with them.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11:30 am, Friday, November 22, 2024, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville. Funeral services will follow.

Interment will be at Forest Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville.

Memorial contributions may be made to Our Hospice of South Central Indiana, 2626 17th St., Columbus, Indiana 47201; Riley’s Children Foundation, PO Box 3356, Indianapolis, Indiana 46206 or Saint Joseph Catholic Church, 228 E. Hendricks St., Shelbyville, Indiana 46176.

Online condolences may be shared with Goldie’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.